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Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL), which possesses disruptive potential in any sector it moves into, is making a big push into the streaming sector. Apple plans to increase the number of new TV shows and movies to at least one a week on its Apple TV+ streaming service, the Information...

Shortly after Amazon Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) revealed it is purchasing the studio MGM Holdings Inc (OTC: MGMB) for $8.45 billion including debt, Reese Witherspoon's media business, Hello Sunshine, has been sold to a firm backed by private-equity giant Blackstone Group Inc. with the goal...

Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA) is reportedly seeking to plunge into music streaming once again after announcing its decision to close down its Xiami Music streaming platform earlier this year. What Happened: After Chinese regulators forced Chinese technology conglomerate...

The Emmy Awards, or the Streaming Awards? On Tuesday, July 13, the Television Academy announced the nominations for the 73rd Emmy Awards. Scheduled to air Sunday, September 19 on CBS and available to stream on Paramount+, the award ceremony will feature all the most prominent streaming service...

Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) has been both a COVID-19 pandemic stock pick for its Disney+ streaming service and a reopening play as its theme parks return to full capacity and cruise ships set sail. Disney brought in massive revenue with the debut of “Black Widow” last weekend...

Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) and Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) are the leaders in paid streaming video, but a new report from global consumer research platform Piplsay suggests ad-supported video viewership has been on the rise. Streaming Statistics: Earlier this year, Variety reported ...

Benzinga has examined the prospects for many investor favorite stocks over the past week. The past week's bullish calls included oil, automaker and semiconductor giants. E-commerce and electric vehicle leaders and a FAANG stock were among the bearish calls seen. The second quarter ended...

Podcasting and music streaming company Spotify Technology SA (NYSE: SPOT) is looking to enter live events as a new revenue stream and a way to monetize its customer data. What Happened: Spotify is exploring expansion into live events and ticketing, according to The Information. Spotify...

When it comes to streaming wars, everyone is pulling out the big guns. In May, AT&T's (NYSE: T) HBO Max delivered the Friends reunion special, Walt Disney Company's (NYSE: DIS) Disney+ has gathered over 100 million subscribers and Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) had so much new content it...

As Jeff Bezos prepares to pass the baton to the new CEO in July, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) is showing no signs of stopping after posting impressive first-quarter results late a month ago with its largest strike in the "Streaming Wars" and its biggest push into entertainment to...

A new version of Nickelodeon’s “Rugrats” is premiering on the ViacomCBS (NASDAQ: VIAC) Paramount+ streaming service Thursday.  The 'Rugrats' Reboot: The iconic slogan “a baby’s gotta do what a baby’s gotta do” returns Thursday...

Anghami is set to go public via special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Vistas Media Acquisition Co Inc (NASDAQ: VMAC) with a pro forma enterprise value of around $220 million.  Anghami co-founder and Chief Technology Officer Elie Habib appeared on Benzinga's YouTube show...

Genius Brands International Inc (NASDAQ: GNUS) CEO Andy Heyward appeared on Benzinga's YouTube show "Power Hour" for an exclusive interview Wednesday. Genius Brands makes animated cartoons for television and sells consumer products and licensing based on its cartoons,...

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) shares traded slightly higher on Tuesday morning after sources reported on Monday the tech giant is nearing a deal to acquire MGM Studios. What Happened? On Monday afternoon, sources familiar with the matter reported Amazon is nearing a deal to buy MGM Studios for...

ViacomCBS Inc (NYSE: VIAC) shares traded higher by 3.9% on Thursday morning after the stock landed a high-profile Wall Street double upgrade. The Analyst: Bank of America analyst Jessica Reif Ehrlich upgraded ViacomCBS from Underperform to Buy and raised her price target from $38 to $53. The Thesis...